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Have hypermobility of joints, due 2 dancing.can 1 part of joint be looser than another part on same bone. ex.patella looser in left side not r side?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Subluxation: Yes, patella may be more mobile or sublux more lateral vs medial, or even side to side.

Answered 11/2/2015

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Yes: Very possible to have laxity and tightness particularly with women.

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Answered 5/2/2016

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